Date of Award
Fall 2019
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Department
English
College
College of Humanities and Fine Arts
First Advisor
Steven Hamelman
Abstract/Description
This piece explores the relationship between law and its influence within American literature and the overall culture. Themes of discrimination, corruption, greed, advocacy, and incriminating evidence, present in the analyzed texts and films, greatly plays into the American public’s perception of their judicial system. Is it truly the law influencing American literature and culture, or is it the sentiments of the masses influencing the legal field itself? This work aims at analyzing this question, while also making a point to explain what American citizens can do with such influence and knowledge.
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Emily and Hamelman, Steven, "The Influence of the Law in American Literature and Culture" (2019). Honors Theses. 352.
https://digitalcommons.coastal.edu/honors-theses/352